What's happening in the world today?

 Have you been asking questions about the events happening in the world? The events of year 2020 have changed our lives. COVID 19 with its challenges - job loss, quarantine, self isolation, personal protective equipment, physical distancing, working remotely, deaths, vaccine among others. Did Jesus say there will be pestilences? Yes, He did!

"For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places."

Matthew 24:7 NKJV

If you have never read Matthew chapter 24, I will strongly suggest you read it over and over again. The answer to your questions is stated there. What Jesus is asking us to do is to endure so we can be saved.

"But he who endures to the end shall be saved".

Matthew 24:13 NKJV

He will come when we don't expect; so He admonishes us to BE READY.

"Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

Matthew 24:44 NKJV

How can I have a relationship with God?

1.Confess your sins to God. Romans 3:10, 23; 5:12

2.Ask that the blood of Jesus cleanse you from all your sins. Hebrew 9:22, 1John 1:7-9.

3.Ask Jesus to come and reign in your life.

4.Forgive yourself and move on.

"Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]."

2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP

5.Read your Bible and pray everyday.

6.Pray that God will lead you to a Bible believing church and fellowship with them.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come to you today; save me and I shall be saved. Heal me and I shall be healed. Forgive me of all my sins (confess them). Have mercy on me. Come and be the Lord over my spirit, soul and body. Help me not to go back to my old way of life - give me a new beginning. I am yours Lord! In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Important Information

Giving your life to Jesus does not mean you will not experience challenges in life. Infact, you may be persecuted because of your faith in Jesus. You may experience pain, temptations, trials, disasters, loss and so on. In the event that any of these things happen to you, know assuredly that He is with you. The difference between you and an unbeliever is God's promises - His presence and the ultimate reward which is eternity with Him in heaven.

©️ Eunice Oderinde